Design for production (DFP) refers to methods that evaluate manufacturing system performance as a function of product design variables. DFP can lead a product development team to consider changing the product design to avoid problems or improve profitability. In addition, DFP can provoke suggestions to improve the manufacturing system. This paper reviews studies that have successfully applied DFP techniques in a variety of product domains. In addition, the paper discusses how product development teams can create new DFP techniques that will help them create more profitable products. The presentation of these examples and guidelines should encourage the use of DFP and improve product development.

Volume Subject Area:
Design for Manufacturing
Keywords:
design for manufacture, design for production, product design, concurrent engineering
Topics:
Design, Product design, Product development, Production management
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